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Loading Your Dishwasher
warning
•
Place sharp objects in the silverware basket
or knives in the knife stand (see page 6).
If it is not possible to load sharp objects in
the silverware basket, load them with the
sharp end toward the back of the dishwasher.
Locate these items where they will not
damage the door seal or cause personal
injury.
•
When loading the silverware basket, insert all
sharp or pointed objects with the handles up.
caution
Do not wash plastic items unless they are
marked “dishwasher safe.” Always check the
manufacturer’s recommendation before washing
plastic items that are not marked.
important
If the load will sit for a while before washing, run
the
Rinse and Hold
cycle to reduce the chance
of food hardening. Doing so will also reduce the
risk of acidic foods damaging metal surfaces.
What Should Not Be Washed
For safety reasons and to prevent damage,
do not wash the following items in your
dishwasher:
China (except delicate china)
Cookware with non-stick coatings
Crystal (except antique crystal)
Glass
Plastic (dishwasher safe only)
Silver and silver plate
Stainless steel
Stoneware
Wood (dishwasher safe only)
Aluminum
Antique crystal
Any item with fragile or unglazed
decorations
Brass
Bronze
Cast iron
Cutlery and flatware with bonded
handles
Delicate china
Disposable plastic items
Gold
Pewter
Tin
Wood that is not dishwasher safe
Load sharp objects with handles up
What Can Be Washed
Some cookware is not dishwasher safe.
Other materials (especially glassware)
cannot withstand high temperatures, others
can be damaged by dishwasher detergent.
Items that you can safely wash in your
dishwasher are: